Senior Corporate Affairs Manager, Rare Disease

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November 25

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Amgen

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Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines made from living cells. The company aims to treat serious illnesses, often targeting diseases with limited therapeutic options. Amgen emphasizes scientific innovation and is committed to ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability. It actively engages in clinical trials and is known for its contributions to the fields of cancer treatment and obesity management among others.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 $28.5G Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Lead integrated communications strategy and execution for UPLIZNA in IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) • Drive awareness and mobilize action across patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and advocacy communities for high-impact rare disease areas • Develop and execute bold, insight-driven communications strategies • Serve as the communications lead in a cross-functional brand team • Lead external engagement strategy, including earned media, influencer partnerships, and thought leadership • Shape the external narrative through high-impact storytelling, media engagement, and digital content • Deliver proactive media campaigns that translate science into emotion • Partner with brand and patient advocacy teams to amplify patient journeys and HCP education • Create integrated communications moments that drive disease recognition, diagnosis, and treatment activation • Oversee agencies and creative partners to ensure flawless delivery of integrated communications • Track and evaluate impact metrics to continuously optimize strategy and execution

🎯 Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries • Or Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries • Or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries • Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries • Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Life Sciences, or related field • Demonstrated success in leading integrated campaigns with internal and external stakeholders • Experience working in rare disease or patient advocacy settings • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute across multiple workstreams • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Passion for improving lives through patient-centered innovation and engagement

🏖️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions • Group medical, dental and vision coverage • Life and disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts • A discretionary annual bonus program • Stock-based long-term incentives • Award-winning time-off plans • Flexible work models where possible